Steve Hanks Poised Between Heartbeats " New Deluxe + Print 1862/2500 (1994)

Description: STEVE HANKS " The Art Of Steve Hanks "" Poised Between Heartbeats " Deluxe Collectors Cloth Bound Book *(1994)* ( MINT ) Rare Limited Edition # 1862/2500 rare, rare, rare, MINT,MINT, MINT The Art of Steve Hanks: Poised Between Heartbeats/Limited Deluxe Edition Hardback 1994 Hardback with hardback sleeve jacket Mint condition! Artist Signed Numbered: # 1862 of 2500 First Edition! "The watercolor works of Steve Hanks are simply brilliant! Some of these prints are so incredible that they look like color photographs of the models. Steve Hanks' ability to capture emotion, light, anatomical detail and realistic shadows is truly amazing. Detailed pictures of children, babies and women. The choice of prints compliment each other and this book shows a good cross section of Steve Hanks' works." Because of the rarity and value this book will be very carefully packaged for shipping and insured. I guarantee book to arrive mint or your purchase price and shipping promptly refunded. See my 100 % Positive Feedback. Steve Hanks Steve Hanks is recognized as one of the best watercolor artists working today. The detail, color and realism of Steve Hanks' paintings are unheard of in this difficult medium. A softly worn patterned quilt, the play of light on the thin veil of surf on sand, or the delicate expression of a child—-Steve Hanks captures these patterns of life better than anyone. Steve Hanks was born into a military family in San Diego in 1949. His father was a highly decorated WWII Navy flyer. Hanks grew up playing tennis and surfing along the beaches of Southern California. “The ocean made a strong and lasting impression on me. It was good for the soul to be out in the water—surfing, swimming, or simply getting in touch with its mysterious power.” The family was transferred to New Mexico when Steve was a junior. After high school he attended the Academy of Fine Arts in San Francisco, earning excellent marks in commercial art and figure drawing. He transferred to the California College of Arts and Crafts, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Steve Hanks took a job as a caretaker at a Campfire Girl’s camp near Cuba, New Mexico in 1976. The pay was minimal, but the rent was free, and all during the winter months his time was his own. For the next four and a half years Hanks experimented with many media: oils, watercolor, pencil, acrylics. “If I hadn’t spent so much time perfecting my drawing skills,” he comments, “I would not be the painter I am today.” His first romantic piece, “Daisies and Lace”, was a harbinger of his developing style—it featured a lacy dress and a serene sunlit setting. Hanks calls his style ‘emotional realism’. He often leaves the faces of his figures obscured or turned away, not only to leave the face to the imagination of the viewer but also to allow the entire figure to express the emotion. Backlighting is also a signature element of his style. “Sunlight has become one of my favorite subjects. I’m fascinated by how it filters through things, how it floods a whole room with color. Often my paintings are really more about sunlight than anything else.” His marriage to Laura and the arrival of three children provided new inspiration for the artist. Many lovingly rendered domestic scenes were added to the portfolio during those years. Jurors, galleries and collectors have long recognized the stature of Steve Hanks’ achievements. He received the National Watercolor Society Merit Award and the National Academy of Western Art Gold Medal, in addition to consistently appearing in the list of top ten American artists compiled by U.S. Art Magazine. Art for the Parks has honored his work with many awards since 1989. “I’ve tried to be responsible and put positive images out into the world,” says Hanks. “I hope that my work brings comfort, pleasure and insight into people’s lives.” , Please See My eBay Store For More Great Prints, Great Prices, Free US Shipping. HTTPS://stores.ebay.com/the-art-print-store?_rdc=1 I ship next day, Package extremely well, Include tracking,100% money back guarantee, and have well over 1000 satisfied customers, see my 100% positive feedback. You can buy prints from anyone but getting them delivered safe, and as described is the hard part. Thanks For Looking John Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter

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